Lake Bled feels like it belongs in the opening chapter of a fairytale. Surrounded by picturesque hills, a clifftop castle, and the peaks of the Julian Alps, it's easy to see why it's a must-do on anyone’s Slovenia itinerary…

During my stay in Bled, hiking to these viewpoints was one of the highlights of my trip. Here's what to expect from each trail and which viewpoint I think offers the best view of Lake Bled.

Lake Bohinj, often seen as a quieter alternative to Lake Bled, is a glacial lake nestled within Triglav National Park. Surrounded by dense forest and steep alpine peaks, the blue-green waters often shimmer with the reflection of the surrounding mountains.

Winding through limestone cliffs, the emerald waters of Vintgar Gorge take you to what feels like a completely different world just a short distance from Lake Bled.

Hiking the Salkantay Trek has been one of my highlights from my travels so far. Peru is all about hiking and I showed up totally unprepared. I signed up to do the trek the night before and before I knew it I was leaving a few hours later...